Equity, Access, and Integration at SDA with Karen Baker and Yvonne Osei

Join SDA’s Equity, Access, and Integration (EAI) founding committee members Karen Baker and Yvonne Osei as they delve into the committee’s significant contributions over the past four years, within and beyond the organization. Learn about the insightful history of the committee’s annual virtual event, Holding Space, while engaging in dialogue on the fifth upcoming Holding Space: Makers Within and Beyond Confinement.

Printing on Textiles with Susan M. Clark von Saskatoon, co-sponsored with SGCI

This meetup, co-sponsored with SGCI [Southern Graphics Conference International] and SDA, is designed for any members interested in printing on textiles. The discussion is open and flexible, but screen printing will be the focus of session 1, stamping, block prints, lino and intaglio during session 2, and lithography and a ‘wrap up’ during session.

Natural Dye Resource Group with Astrid Hilger Bennett

Whether you’re a novice, a seasoned practitioner or simply curious, this group is designed for sharing information and experiences using, growing and problem solving natural dyes. The format will include presentations as well as an inventory of individually submitted questions we’d like to explore.

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Remix: The Transformation of One Artwork Into Another with Christy Strickler

The creation of art is a dynamic act. In this series of meetups, we will examine how artists have innovatively used their creations to reimagine or rework their artwork. We’ll explore techniques for remixing one piece of art into a new work. We’ll discuss how this process can help refine our work and provide new insight into our art practice.

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Using Fiber to Make Artistic Expressions with Felicia L. Reed

Are you working with traditional or non traditional fabrics or fibers in a manner that has transformed your working style? Let’s chat! During these sessions we will explore ways to reduce, recycle and reuse fabrics and fiber materials. We will also share a few tried and true techniques some of us have learned over time.

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Crafting Narratives: The Power of Symbols in Mixed Media and Textile Art with Leia Lewis

Join us for an inspiring series of meetups that examine the intersection of mixed media, textile art, and symbolic representation. Delve into diverse cultural concepts and creative techniques for integrating meaningful symbols and motifs into artwork. We’ll explore a framework for drawing on your ancestral heritage and personal narratives to create unique designs that tell powerful stories. Whether you’re an emerging or seasoned artist, let’s share ideas and examples of our creative work.

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